John W Rex Charter Elementary

Summary:

John W Rex Charter Elementary is a public charter school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, serving 735 students in grades PK-8. This diverse school consistently outperforms the state and local averages in academic performance, earning strong rankings and ratings that set it apart from many nearby traditional public schools.

John W Rex Charter Elementary's academic achievements are particularly noteworthy. In the 2022-2023 school year, 46% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 29%. In 7th grade math, 48% of students were proficient or better, far exceeding the state average of 24%. The school has also earned high rankings from SchoolDigger, ranking 83 out of 646 Oklahoma elementary schools in 2020-2021 and receiving a 4-star rating. This performance is especially impressive when compared to the lower-ranked Wilson Elementary School, Mark Twain Elementary School, and other nearby schools.

John W Rex Charter Elementary's success extends beyond overall academic performance. The school excels in serving specific student subgroups, ranking 1st out of 24 Oklahoma elementary schools for African American students, 6th out of 97 for Hispanic students, and 34th out of 403 for White students, all with 5-star ratings. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 35.15% to 44.67% over the past three years, compared to the significantly higher rates of over 90% at many nearby Oklahoma City and Astec Charters schools.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 500 West Sheridan
       Oklahoma City, OK  73102-5001


(405) 875-0032

District: John W Rex Charter

SchoolDigger Rank:
151st of 276 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,491 Help


Students who attend John W Rex Charter Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Moon Middle School
High:    Douglass High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  735

Racial breakdown:

White:
37.0%
Hispanic:
25.9%
African American:
18.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details John W Rex Charter Elementary ranks worse than 54.7% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.23. (See more...)
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Compare Details John W Rex Charter Elementary ranks better than 87.2% of middle schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at John W Rex Charter Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37%), Hispanic (25.9%), African American (18%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John W Rex Charter Elementary is 15.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John W Rex Charter Elementary is $8,491.
Schooldigger Rankings:

John W Rex Charter Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks John W Rex Charter Elementary 19th of 149 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See John W Rex Charter Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks John W Rex Charter 83rd of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John W Rex Charter Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at John W Rex Charter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 63.42 131st 407 67.8%
2018 70.65 78th 406 80.8%
2019 77.75 55th 411 86.6%
2021 78.55 83rd 646 87.2%
2022 61.62 97th 323 70.0%
2023 44.23 151st 276 45.3%
See the entire list of Oklahoma Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at John W Rex Charter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.05 168th 506 66.8%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at John W Rex Charter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.49 1st 24 95.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at John W Rex Charter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.98 6th 97 93.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at John W Rex Charter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.42 34th 403 91.6%
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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for John W Rex Charter Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at John W Rex Charter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.93 35th 407 91.4%
2022 53.56 67th 171 60.8%
2023 80.59 19th 149 87.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at John W Rex Charter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.53 34th 278 87.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at John W Rex Charter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.98 8th 257 96.9%
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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, April 11, 2022

Open Quote I have watched my twins thrive here, even with the pandemic. I highly recommend this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Open Quote Everything is manipulated at this school for ratings. They say 0 tolerance for bullying, kids are getting bullied by the same group of kids. Principal Duffy is aware but doesn’t give any punishment for the behavior. I’ve spoke to a handful of parents who strongly feel the same way and have had same experiences with their own children. Some of these parents have went to the Dean Ketchum also and nothing was done. Sad. This organization is more worried about their reputation rather than the safety of the students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for John W Rex Charter Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 110 100 6 54 9 0 32 0 311
2016 136 104 8 67 12 0 44 0 371
2017 181 108 12 79 12 0 54 0 446
2018 208 139 17 93 24 0 51 0 532
2019 239 143 21 99 28 0 61 0 591
2020 255 148 25 113 25 1 77 0 644
2021 280 139 30 156 27 1 84 0 717
2022 266 146 34 157 21 0 79 0 703
2023 272 132 42 190 17 0 82 0 735

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John W Rex Charter Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 311 14.0 22.2 42.1
2016 371 19.0 19.5 40.2
2017 446 24.1 18.4 37.2
2018 532 25.9 20.4 33.6
2019 591 34.4 17.1 29.3
2020 644 37.2 17.2 33.9
2021 717 42.4 16.8 35.1
2022 703 42.0 16.7 44.7
2023 735 46.0 15.9 40

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John W Rex Charter Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 311 14.0 22.2 42.1
2016 371 19.0 19.5 40.2
2017 446 24.1 18.4 37.2
2018 532 25.9 20.4 33.6
2019 591 34.4 17.1 29.3
2020 644 37.2 17.2 33.9
2021 717 42.4 16.8 35.1
2022 703 42.0 16.7 44.7
2023 735 46.0 15.9 40

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for John W Rex Charter Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,664
2021 $7,375
2022 $8,289
2023 $8,491

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John W Rex Charter Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 55th of 411 Elementary schoolsRanks 151st of 276 Elementary schools
 41.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (John W Rex Charter Elementary)4746
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts I (John W Rex Charter)4743
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)3929
 10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (John W Rex Charter Elementary)6245
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (John W Rex Charter)6253
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)4334
 9%
4th Grade Mathematics (John W Rex Charter Elementary)5739
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (John W Rex Charter)5746
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3835
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (John W Rex Charter Elementary)6341
 22%
   5th Grade English Language Arts I (John W Rex Charter)6344
 19%
   5th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)3528
 7%
5th Grade Mathematics (John W Rex Charter Elementary)5420
 34%
   5th Grade Mathematics (John W Rex Charter)5435
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3027
 3%
5th Grade Science (John W Rex Charter Elementary)7340
 33%
   5th Grade Science (John W Rex Charter)7355
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Oklahoma)3835
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students591735
 24.4%
African American143132
 7.7%
American Indian2817
 39.3%
Asian2142
 100%
Hispanic99190
 91.9%
Pacific Islander00
White239272
 13.8%
Two or More Races6182
 34.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.3%40%
 10.7%


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Students who attend John W Rex Charter Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Moon Middle School
High : Douglass High School

John W Rex Charter Elementary ranks 151st of 276 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 735 students attended John W Rex Charter Elementary.

Students at John W Rex Charter Elementary are 37% White, 26% Hispanic, 18% African American, 11% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 2% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

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